Nominate your local champion

Published on Monday 26 August, 2019

Do you know someone in the City of Gosnells who makes your community a better place to live in?

Nominations are now open for the Community Citizen of the Year Awards, which will be announced at the City of Gosnells Australia Day celebrations in 2020. Mayor Glenn Dewhurst is encouraging residents to get their nominations in before the 31 October deadline.

“The Awards are one of the highlights of the City’s Australia Day celebrations, and a great way to learn more about the terrific work and achievements of our local residents and community groups,” he said.

“If you know a person or group who deserves recognition, don’t forget to get your nomination in.”

There are four Award categories including Citizen of the Year, Youth Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Active Citizenship (group or event).

More details of the 2020 Community Citizen of the Year Awards can be found at the link below.

Last year’s winners included:

Citizen of the Year – Joel Cornwall: Known locally as Birdman, Joel helps to feed over 1,500 people a week, by collecting discarded fruit and vegetables from markets and delivering them to those in need.

Youth Citizen of the Year – Tenuun Sanjaadorj: Tenuun is an active volunteer in the community, showing leadership across a wide range of community groups.

Active Citizenship Award (groups and events) – Gosnells Football and Sports Club: With four senior teams, a colts team and a women's team, the GFSC aims to enrich the lives of young men and women in the sport of Australian Rules football and was named the WAAFL’s Champion Club in 2017.